Stafford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stafford
With a population of 65.290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stafford to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Stafford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.
When to visit Stafford
How to Get to Stafford
Plane
Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Stafford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 72 km and will cost you around €13. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in Stafford
Average rates range from around €87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.